DID YOU KNOW?
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CLIMBING IN THE YUKON
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There are currently more than 17 climbing outdoor sites in the Yukon.
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More to come soon!
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CLIMBING BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN
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Teaches coordination
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Improves balance
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Builds teamwork
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Improves balance
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Builds Trust
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Gives Muscular Endurance
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Increases Mental and Physical focus
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PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF CLIMBING
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Full body workout: can improve your strength, endurance, and speed in most muscle groups on the body.
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Cardio: because it’s a low-impact cardio exercise, breathing and heart rate will improve as well as stamina.
Many people think it’s just about having strength in your arms, but it’s not!
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MENTAL BENEFITS OF CLIMBING
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Fight Fatigue
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Facing fear
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Goal Setting
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Confidence
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Focus on the present
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Reinforce Mind-Body Connection
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Stress Relief
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Decision Making
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Spacial Awareness
ADAPTIVE CLIMBING
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Climbing has been proven an excellent therapy for kids with autism. More info
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Climbing has also been used as a form of therapy for individuals with dyspraxia, cerebral palsy, sensory integration dysfunction, learning disabilities, ADD, and more.
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Climbing is a sport that amputee and paraplegic climbers can adapt easily to and at reasonable costs. More Info
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Adaptive climbing has even been used to help veterans recover from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and other ailments.